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... and one upcycle at a time... Welcome to my blog: A place to have an "over the fence conversation" about sewing, altered couture, upcycling, and all kinds of crafts using found objects, beads, ephemera and other vintage finds!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Bits and Pieces

I'm so happy, I actually won another giveaway! I got a super package in the mail yesterday from Molly over at Molly Sews. There are four patterns in the package.

These are going to be fun to play with. As I mentioned yesterday, I'm cleaning my sewing room. While in that process I unpacked a bag of things I acquired at a yard sale about a week ago, and a lot of it is perfect for these patterns. Some of this stuff is OLD, as evidenced by the bag some of it was packed in.

Do any of you remember Zayre's? Wow! Blast from the past. I was very excited about my haul from this yard sale. I got everything in the following pictures, AND MORE for only $6.50! Gotta love the yard sale!

I'm seeing some very 60s-70s sewing ahead. Also, the homeowner was clearly into lace. This is a wonderful thing because I have several projects on the horizon for lace, including my wedding dress. I also want to do another Lady Mary Armistice Blouse, this time in cream and laces.

I also snagged some cream satin ribbon,

and some pink satin that might make a cute flower girl dress.

Well, back to work I suppose! Gotta get things prepped for my next few projects! While cleaning, I'm also pre-washing that lavender linen for my sixties suit dress re-do. What's on your slate this week?

About Me

Hi! I've been sewing for approximately 40 years, having learned in a junior high home ec class. Since then, I've made many, many dresses and costumes, including many award winning dance costumes and tutus for my daughter, one of which was a restyle of my mother's wedding gown.

I'm a mixed media artist with strong interests in wearable art, altered couture, vintage clothing, vintage reproduction, beadwork, paper arts, and found object art. Upcycling is a great way to create while re-using stuff that might otherwise go to the landfill!